SmartLab Toys Review + Giveaway

SPRING INTO SPRING  EVENT

Looking for fun and educational toys to keep your children entertained this Spring?  Well then look no further because SmartLab Toys offers everything your child will need to do just that.  From art and craft kits, to science toys, robotics, and 3D puzzles - you will find it on SmartLab Toys. 

Last year I was given the wonderful opportunity of review their ReCon 6.0 Programmable Rover which turned out to be one of my son's favorite toys and still is today.  For this review I received a You-Build-It RoboXplorer to review with my oldest son, since it's recommended for children ages 7 and older(my oldest is eight).  Not only do you get to put it together but you get to play with it afterward, now what child wouldn't enjoy that! The You-Build-It RoboXplorer is perfect for any boy, including mine!  


Basically the RoboXplorer is a kit that your child can put together to create a multiterrain robotic vehicle.  But it's not just any robotic vehicle it is actually built to withstand some of the toughest terrain including rocks, grass, and sand.  Besides using it on outdoor terrain you may also use it on tough indoor terrain like stacks of books and towing toy cars.   No matter if your child used it indoor, outdoor, or both he is sure to have a blast!

The You-Build-It RoboXplorer:

• Received Winner of the Creative Child Preferred Choice Award
• Takes 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• Recommended for ages 7+
• Comes with a 16 page booklet

My son sat down with his grandpa and together they put together the RoboXplorer,  which made for some good quality time together. The kit comes complete with 32 parts that easily snap together, a gearbox, and a very helpful booklet and lab journal to help understand and track the RoboX's performance.  Within no time they put it together and it was ready to be played with.  It crawled across the floor with it's unique wheels.   Next, he decided to take it outside for a test drive and had a ton of fun while it went over grass, hills, and right into the lounge chair!  It makes  for an excellent outdoor toy to play with during Spring and Summer months and a great indoor toy for Fall and Winter months.  

Besides the RoboXplorer they also offer many other fun kits for both boys and girls.  Some of their other kits directed toward boys include: Bug Playground, Robo Bug,Car Design, and many more.  Don't forget to check out their selection of fun kits for girls too including All Natural Spa Lab, Snap Fashion Jewelry, Cupcake Decorating Studio, and many other fun girly kits.  

BUY IT: You can purchase a You-Build-It RoboXplorer for $19.99 at www.smartlabtoys.com/you-build-it-roboxplorer.html.


SAVE:  Save 25% at smartlabtoys.com by entering BLOGDEAL0412 at checkout! (code expires April 30, 2012)

LEARN MORE: To learn more about SmartLab toys visit www.smartlabtoys.com,  connect with them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.

WIN IT: Thanks to SmartLab Toys one of  my lucky winners is going to receive a RoboXplorer of their own!  

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.

Laser Pegs

LASER PEGS

 

Let me introduce you to an awesome site called Laser Pegs.  The most unique thing about Laser Pegs is that they are the first company to offer a product that each peice feeds the next peice low voltage current.  They offer creative toy sets that allows each peg to be connected to a power source then alluminates any other peg it is connected to.  Now if that isnt unique,  I don't know what is! 

I remember playing with toy kits as a child and putting them together,  but I never remember playing with any kit as amazing as Laser Pegs.  Luckily for my children they can experiece what I did not,  Laser Pegs!  Laser Pegs was kind enough to offer me a Tractor to review with my seven year old son,  which is perfect because they are designed for children 7+.  What boy doesnt like tractors,  so of course he was excited about creating the light up tractor. 


The Tractor arrived in a small box with an image of the fully created Tractor on the packaging,  so you can see exactly what you will be creating.  It includes one peg cord and one power base however the batteries are not inlcuded.  The Tractor takes three AA batteries,  although it is recommended you purchase a AC Accessory pack to get the most out of your kit.   The Tractor kit allows you to make nine different models along with instructions to make each model. 

The kits on Laser Peg make for an entertaining time in the house free of television of gaming destractions.  Amazingly,  my son was so entertained with building his tractor that he didnt even ask to play his game or watch tv,  and usually he's like glue stuck to them!  He loved the fact that after it was completed he could use it as a night light in his room.  Laser Pegs use a high quality LED that will run about 100,000 hours ,  which is about the same as keeping them illuminated non stop for 11 years!  He can use it lit up or turned off,  for plenty of fun play time. 

Besides the Tractor Laser Pegs also offers:

• Dune Buggy
• Mini Monstor Bug
• World of Bugs
• 3-in-1 --72 Peice Kit
• 3-D Light Board
• 3-in-1 Power Kit

 BUY IT:  You can Purchase the Laser Peg Tractor Set for only $24.95 on the Laser Peg website.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Laser Peg,  visit them on their site,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.


*Disclaimer - Laser Pegs provided me with a Tractor Kit,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinon of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

crafty cookie kits and sprinkles

Brand Castle is a wonderful site that offers the most creative and fun baking kits around!  Brand Castle sent me a couple of their baking kits to review along with a couple of their sprinkles too.  The first kit was a whoopie pie mix.   The kids enjoyed making Whoopie pies and enjoyed eating them too!  The directions were easy to follow and the kids had a blast!  They were done in no time and they tasted delicious.  They sent me some Candy Cane pieces so we used them to go on the sides of each Whoopie Pie.  The candy cane pieces were a great addition to the Whoopie Pies.  Some of the stores that sell these kit includes Safeway,  Bed Bath & Beyond,  Toys R Us and i have even seen them at Big Lots.  They are very inexpensive and a ton of fun!

I also received a Sandwich Cookie Kit that i have not  had time to try out yet.  I bet it will be as delicious as the Whoopie Pies were!  I loved the holiday sprinkles which included shapes such as green Christmas trees.  You can instantly spice up any cookie with their colorful,  bright sprinkles!  They also make wonderful gifts for the holidays.  Lets be honest...who doesn't like to bake yummy treats! They offer other brands and products as well.  Head on over to their site and check them out. 

*Disclosure-  Brand Castle kindly sent me a couple of their products to possibly review.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*